IanD
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See http://labtestsonline.org/understanding/analytes/gfr/tab/test/
What does the test result mean?
The eGFR helps to detect kidney disease in its early stages more reliably than the creatinine test alone. Because the calculation works best for estimating reduced kidney function, the National Kidney Foundation (NKF) suggests only reporting actual results once values are < 60 mL/min (they state normal values as 90-120 mL/min). An eGFR below 60 mL/min suggests that some kidney damage has occurred.
The NKF recommends that everyone "know their GFR number." A person's eGFR should be intepreted in relation to the person's clinical history and presenting conditions, utilizing the following table:
Kidney damage stage -- description
Other findings are necessary to show kidney disease:
Unless you have diagnosed problems, I don't think you need worry about diet - but there is no need for high protein to replace carbs, & as fat has double the calories of carbs, maintaining energy shouldn't be a problem once your body has adjusted. I have plenty of vegetables - especially nuts in powder form used for low carb, high fat "porridge" & cake.
What does the test result mean?
The eGFR helps to detect kidney disease in its early stages more reliably than the creatinine test alone. Because the calculation works best for estimating reduced kidney function, the National Kidney Foundation (NKF) suggests only reporting actual results once values are < 60 mL/min (they state normal values as 90-120 mL/min). An eGFR below 60 mL/min suggests that some kidney damage has occurred.
The NKF recommends that everyone "know their GFR number." A person's eGFR should be intepreted in relation to the person's clinical history and presenting conditions, utilizing the following table:
Kidney damage stage -- description
1 Normal or minimal kidney damage with normal GFR = 90+
2 Mild decrease in GFR = 60-89
3 Moderate decrease in GFR = 30-59
4 Severe decrease in GFR = 15-29
5 Kidney failure GFR<15
2 Mild decrease in GFR = 60-89
3 Moderate decrease in GFR = 30-59
4 Severe decrease in GFR = 15-29
5 Kidney failure GFR<15
Other findings are necessary to show kidney disease:
Protein or albumin in urine are high, cells or casts seen in urine
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My latest results (last week) GFR = 63, so no change over more than 10 years. Urine tests are OK. -----------------
Unless you have diagnosed problems, I don't think you need worry about diet - but there is no need for high protein to replace carbs, & as fat has double the calories of carbs, maintaining energy shouldn't be a problem once your body has adjusted. I have plenty of vegetables - especially nuts in powder form used for low carb, high fat "porridge" & cake.